AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

THINKING CONCEPTS AND CREATIVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“Being open minded about new possibilities is critical to putting resourcefulness into action."What does it mean to be open minded?
A
Being a good listener.
B
Willing to consider new ideas.
C
Being selective to new ideas.
D
Being objective.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It means being flexible and adaptive to new experiences and ideas. It involves listening and always considering other points of view. By being Open Minded you allow yourself to adapt, evolve and have the ability to see other solutions and outcomes where others struggle to overcome.

Detailed explanation-2: -"Being open minded about new possibilities is critical to putting resourcefulness into action.” What does it mean to be “open minded"? Resourcefulness is defined as the ability to deal creatively and effectively with problems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: D) Creativity is the ability to develop new ideas and to discover new ways of looking at problems and opportunities.

Detailed explanation-4: -Creative thinking is necessary for business problem-solving. This skill enables workers to find opportunities that help improve situations in which finding a solution is difficult. It also helps them see the problems they face from another perspective.

Detailed explanation-5: -Creativity usually involves the creation of something that is new, unusual, original, or different. Resourcefulness is ability to solve problems or handle situations using the limited available resources.

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